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32 | The facility had posted the required forms. (i.e., License, Notification of Parent's Rights, Notification of Personal Rights, Car Seat Law, Emergency Disaster Plan, and Daily activities). Per the Director, the Center does not provide food for the children. The daily schedule is observed posted. The facility has water fountains readily available for children indoors and outdoors. All storage containers for solid waste within the Center have a proper tight-fitting cover. The classroom has two toilets and two sinks for children, and the staff has a separate bathroom. All toilets and handwashing sinks are in good working condition with proper sanitation. LPA observed no bodies of water on the premises. The Outdoor play area is required to have sectioned off with cones. The Outdoor play area will be shared with School age children. LPA reminded the Director that staff must ensure there is no co-mingling of Preschool children with School Age children
All children's records and personnel records were reviewed during the inspection. Records review showed the facility has records of each child's authorized representative's names, addresses, and telephone numbers. In addition, each child's immunization record, medical assessment, and admission agreement can be located in each child's file. Staff records indicate that all staff or individuals requiring caregiver background checks have received criminal records and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Multiple staff members have a record of valid CPR and maintain proper immunization records. LPA reviewed the educational qualification of the Director and staff, and all staff had the required ECE units. The Director stated that the Center conducts fire and earthquakes at least once every six months, and the last drill was conducted on 9/15/2022.
The Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption or transfer their existing clearance or exemption prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Continued on page 3... |